Sampson and Another v Wilson and Others
Language: English Series: Weekly Law Reports ; (1995) 3 WLR 455-465 (11)Publication details: 1995Subject(s): Summary: CA 21, 22 March 1995. The plaintiffs (S) were residential tenants of a premises owned by the third defendant (C). C emigrated and handed management of the premises to the first defendant (W). W became ill and handed management over to the second defendant (M), who harassed S. S claimed damages under Housing Act 1988 ss27 and 28. Held, that the Housing Act 1988 imposed liability on the landlord and anyone acting on his behalf but that only the landlord was liable to pay damages.Therefore, no claims for damages could lie against M as a joint tortfeasor. Any claim against W was dismissed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | ABS53457 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 4344-1001 |
CA 21, 22 March 1995. The plaintiffs (S) were residential tenants of a premises owned by the third defendant (C). C emigrated and handed management of the premises to the first defendant (W). W became ill and handed management over to the second defendant (M), who harassed S. S claimed damages under Housing Act 1988 ss27 and 28. Held, that the Housing Act 1988 imposed liability on the landlord and anyone acting on his behalf but that only the landlord was liable to pay damages.Therefore, no claims for damages could lie against M as a joint tortfeasor. Any claim against W was dismissed.